REVIEW: Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G. Lipstick in Coral Kiss

If Barbie grew up and started wearing pearls, this is the lipstick colour she’d be wearing.

Coral Kiss (formerly known as “Coachella Coral” — a total name upgrade, if we’re being honest) was named an Allure Best of Beauty winner in 2020 under the “corals” category.

swatch of coral kiss lipstick
An unfiltered swatch of Coral Kiss

It’s a very pretty warm coral with yellow undertones, although cool-tones could totally rock this colour too. The finish is, supposedly, satin, but feels and looks a little more matte.

Wear time

It’s not a completely bulletproof lipstick, but it will get you through dinner with only a few touch-ups.

Packaging

Ugh, gorgeous. Charlotte Tilbury knows how to package a product — and always in rose gold, of course. The engraved ridges make it a stand reminiscent of old-school Lancôme lipstick tubes. It’s a very special item, meant to be cherished and saved for special occasions.

Dupes

The closest dupe we could find at this time is MAC See Sheer.

swatch of mac see sheer and swatch of charlotte tilbury coral kiss
See Sheer on the top, Coral Kiss on the bottom

Both See Sheer and Coral Kiss are a watermelon-y coral with warm yellow-orange undertones, but See Sheer is much more muted on the lips than Coral Kiss.

Buy it?

At $39 CAD it’s an investment for sure, but it’s a beautiful everyday colour. You’ll definitely get your money’s worth.

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